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As far as the NHR, our fate lies in the hand of the National Registry Keeper
May 30, 2021
BY SUSAN HANAFEE – A representative of Florida’s Department of State has conceded that the effort to list part of Boca Grande’s residential district on the National Register of Historic Places has …
The WRTT ‘Grande Tradition’ to honor island fishing legends Bracken and Futch
May 30, 2021
BY WESLEY LOCKE, WORLD’S RICHEST TARPON TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR – The World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament is routed in the rich history of Traditional Live Bait Tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass. In the…
Chapman honored with lifetime achievement award by PTHA
May 30, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Boca Grande resident and horsewoman extraordinaire Pat Chapman was honored this month by the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association with the greatest honor that they b…
Are you ready for the 2021 Kids’ Classic?
May 30, 2021
STAFF REPORT – If you are interested in getting a team together for the 2021 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic, you had better scramble. While there are still spots left on the roster, all local capta…
County commissioners amend island overnight parking ordinance
May 30, 2021
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – On Tuesday, May 18 Lee County Commissioners met and unanimously passed an ordinance that prohibits overnight parking in specific designated area for buses and recreational vehi…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks to all who helped Hope for Haitians committee exceed their 2021 goal
May 4, 2021
Dear Editor and friends of the Boca Grande Hope For Haitians Committee,
We’ve exceeded our goal!
On behalf of the Boca Grande Hope for Haitians Committee, the people of Haiti, the most impoverish…
Life is a game, but bridge is serious (Part II)
April 23, 2021
BY TONYA BRAMLAGE – Bridge part II explores the rumors, intrigue, and little known nuances of game play here in Boca Grande.
In the 1940s, bridge was played in 44 percent of American homes accordi…
Whatever happened to Bead for Life?
April 23, 2021
BY BOOTS TOLSDORF – As I have not been seen standing by the post office on a weekly basis selling my Ugandan women’s handmade jewelry made of recycled paper, many friends and acquaintances have ask…
Boca Grande Woman’s Club announces information regarding community grants and scholarship awards
April 23, 2021
STAFF REPORT – Since its founding in 1948, the Boca Grande Woman’s Club has contributed over $4,000,000 for community projects, local non-profit organizations, and college scholarships. In response…
OBITUARY: Gerald Boardman Church
April 23, 2021
Gerald Boardman Church, age 85, died on April 9, 2021, in Boca Grande.
Gerry graduated from Dexter School in Brookline, MA and St. Mark’s School in Southborough, MA before attending Harvard College…